Could I free a Mac Pro 5,1 (2010) by converting it to GNU/Linux?

Hi all,

I would love to know if it is possible to install Trisquel on my old Mac Pro 5,1 (12 core) and free him for good!

I've finally managed to leave the UNIX fruit for GNU/Linux and am now considering how to rescue terabytes of work.

I've seen videos of people who converted old Macs to Ubunto and other distros, but haven't found anyone who has done it with Trisquel, would that be doable using free software? I think the machine could be old enough to fit the bill... am I dreaming?

Pre-thanks to any help or suggestion. Insults are fine(ish) too, as long as they are kind :)

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 18:04

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